09 Feb 1888
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1888
Page
1
The roundup reports Miss Hannie Walker visiting in Oxford and the State Hospital at Vicksburg housing 160 patients. Other items note social exodus to the Mississippi delta, a diphtheria surge in Lexington, and a presidential letter to the Legislature. The piece also covers political candidates, a Confederate reunion, and funds raised for injured teachers.
A small town mourns the sudden loss of John Grahar known for his kindness, curiosity, and studious nature. Teachers and friends recall his cheerful presence at school and home, while a grieving mother asks for faith and comfort as they cope with this bereavement.
An editorial urges Mississippians to remain in the state, arguing that the period ahead brings unprecedented prosperity. It cautions against leaving for Texas or elsewhere, noting a gradual improvement nationwide and inviting residents to rebuild and share in favorable prospects.
Weather outlook at Union Female College notes today cloudy or clear tomorrow. The article praises Prof. Davis as ideal for the position and commends the homey, welcoming atmosphere led by Mrs. Dr. It mentions Miss Kennedy in study ball, Miss Simpson's arithmetic honors, and Miss Clarke's music classes.
Forest Henderson, condemned and jailed, writes from the county jail that he faces execution on March 6. He recalls Arkansas birth on December 5, 1538, describes hardship, schooling, and claims innocence despite a guilty verdict, urging friends and citizens to remember him.
Hon John Haverstreet, representative-elect from this county, earned a £100 premium from Meridian Fertilizer Company for the best five series of corn, 335 bushels. The Kemper Herald lauds him as the example the legislature should follow. BR Henry presented as state printer. he received 9 votes to Foster 48.
The Legislature moves to reduce the privilege tax on insurance agents in small towns, and debates items from guardian powers to land redemption. It clears acts on railroads, public schools, militia, railway fencing, asylum construction, and stock disease prevention. A resolution opposes cotton seed oil as hog lard substitute, urging retention of hog lard pricing. A joint resolution appoints a committee to audit back state taxes and clear land title clouds. The session contemplates adjournment in spring and Capitol sanitation upgrades.
Senator John R Kemp of Clinton and his brother share a string of unlikely parallels. Both served as Confederate soldiers in different armies, later became deputy clerks in Kentuckys counties, married sisters in Marshall county Mississippi, worked in the newspaper business, and now sit in state senates on related committees in Kentucky and Mississippi.
The Avalanche raises a proposal to hold an exposition for six neighboring states Missouri Kentucky Alabama Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi. Memphis businessmen favor the plan hoping it would surpass any prior effort in the region.
The Bacon Society of London hears Fran cia Fearon argue for Francis Bacon as author of Shakespeare. The synopsis notes doubts about Shakspeare as author, cites Folio and Quarto discrepancies, and discusses evidence and motives in a debate about Will Shakespere versus Bacon. Wm Gray, inciter in Lala, breaks jail again amid threats.
Bill Young of Chickasaw county found a bed of silver while chopping a hollow log for an opossum treed by his dog. The pile contained 192 dollars.
The Sheriff and Tax Collect or of Lafayette County Mississippi will on the first Monday in March 1888 at the Oxford court house door sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder multiple parcels listed by taxpayer owners. The sale includes numerous tracts described by section township and range with acres and taxes due, ranging from small 2 acre parcels to larger holdings, held for delinquent taxes and conducted per legal hours.
A sheriff tax-collector advertises the sale of multiple parcels for nonpayment of taxes for the 1837-38 fiscal year. It lists numerous lot numbers, locations, and assessed values, with identifiable property owners such as Jobo Thorpen and Chas Vaughn. Round-trip Mardi Gras tickets from Oxford to Memphis offered February 5–14.
An unsigned testimonial from Georgia and Texas cites extraordinary use of Blood Balm products in Atlanta showing high demand, repeated monthly purchases, and claims of dramatic recovery from rheumatic and blood poison ailments. The note promotes free mail order literature and urges readers to seek “full information” from a local dentist named T D Loom.
A damaged notice warns of scams promising easy earnings of £5 a day or more. It claims large profits and safe work for all ages, inviting readers to send money for details. The garbled text mentions mail and a bogus contact address.
A phonetic diary style letter describes a rough outdoor scene. Josier recounts wandering, attempting to gather wood and chips, nearly colliding with a group and wagon, and reflecting on language learning and daily life. He mentions visiting a Methodist preacher, appreciating Webster and English, and signs off with affection to family.
Local reports indicate Okolona will replace Corinth as the relay station for the fu and OB R network, transforming regional communications logistics and likely impacting nearby towns. The change positions Okolona as the central hub pending formal approval and integration timelines.
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